Custom steelies - where to get them at reasonable cost?

Submitted: Tuesday, Feb 01, 2005 at 19:30

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Member - Chrispy (NSW)

Hi all :)

It's time I started to look further afield for someone - reliable and not exhorbitantly expensive - to make up a set of eight wheels (five for the car and three for the trailer) of the following dimensions:

16x7.0" Wheels: Backspacing = 6.0" Offset = 50.8mm Bolt pattern = 5x5 (5x127mm)

Does anyone have a suggestion on who could make these up? The 5x127 pattern is the hard part.......

I'm in Sydney.

Cheers and TIA for any advice :)
Chris

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Reply By: Baz (NSW) - Tuesday, Feb 01, 2005 at 19:46

Tuesday, Feb 01, 2005 at 19:46

Chris we are buying steel rims for our camper with the same pattern as the Disco, Sunraysiers at $65 each a bargin from Blairs tyres cnr of Forest Rd & Stoney Cr Rd Peakhurst. Might save some hassle !!

Baz.

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Follow Up By: Member - Chrispy (NSW) - Tuesday, Feb 01, 2005 at 19:50

Tuesday, Feb 01, 2005 at 19:50

Thanks Baz.... :)

Only problem is that these are different to the Disco rims - 5x127mm stud pattern is slightly smaller than the Disco's ones.

I'll give them a call though!

Cheers
Chris

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Follow Up By: Baz (NSW) - Tuesday, Feb 01, 2005 at 19:51

Tuesday, Feb 01, 2005 at 19:51

Sorry i forgot to add try these guys all states trailers at the central coast.

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Follow Up By: Baz (NSW) - Tuesday, Feb 01, 2005 at 20:20

Tuesday, Feb 01, 2005 at 20:20

No i didn't mean get Disco rims i ment ask them to get rims to suit your jeep, also i think Ford rims are the same as some jeep models (ie) our Explorer had the same rims as the 5 stud jeep.

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Follow Up By: Member - Chrispy (NSW) - Tuesday, Feb 01, 2005 at 21:18

Tuesday, Feb 01, 2005 at 21:18

The Grand Cherokee is actually different to the Wrangler and Cherokee. Even though they're all 5-stud, the pattern is dissimilar. That's the problem. It's out all on its own and you can't buy standard rims. I really have to get them drilled and offset to order.

Last thing I want is to have to buy original alloys for the Cape trip. Strong as they are, they're also about $850 each........ :(

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Follow Up By: Well 55 - Wednesday, Feb 02, 2005 at 07:52

Wednesday, Feb 02, 2005 at 07:52

Try a mob called "World of Wheels" not sure where they are up your way.

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Follow Up By: Well 55 - Wednesday, Feb 02, 2005 at 07:58

Wednesday, Feb 02, 2005 at 07:58

This one might be better for you. "WHEEL FACTORY". On 62977988

They are in Queanbeyan and make wheels to order.

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Follow Up By: Member - Chrispy (NSW) - Wednesday, Feb 02, 2005 at 08:01

Wednesday, Feb 02, 2005 at 08:01

Thanks Well 55 !!

We travel through Queanbeyan every second weekend on our way down to Cooma - I'll pop in and get them to take a look.

Cheers
Chris

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Follow Up By: Baz (NSW) - Wednesday, Feb 02, 2005 at 10:58

Wednesday, Feb 02, 2005 at 10:58

Try these guys Morton & May wheel repairs Warick Farm 9601 7000 they do custom steel wheels.

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Follow Up By: Member - Chrispy (NSW) - Wednesday, Feb 02, 2005 at 11:55

Wednesday, Feb 02, 2005 at 11:55

Thanks for that Baz

I gave Morton & May a call just now and unfortunately they can't provide wheels with the correct 50.8mm offset - aparrently it just isn't doable for some reason :(

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Reply By: old-plodder - Wednesday, Feb 02, 2005 at 09:05

Wednesday, Feb 02, 2005 at 09:05

If you are really desperate and can't get them off the shelf, some custom off road wheel manufacturers will weld in centres to a rim width of your choice, to the offset you require. Just had some special 7x15 rims made for another car with an offset to clear the guards. Last desperate measure though. Not sure who does it in Sydney.

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Reply By: fatz - Wednesday, Feb 02, 2005 at 09:56

Wednesday, Feb 02, 2005 at 09:56

Try this Mob
Mullins Wheels Pty Ltd is a Wheels & Rims Shop located in Wetherill Park NSW Australia

Where is it?
12 Allen Place
Wetherill Park NSW 2164

How to contact them?
Phone:(02) 97252555

Fax: (02) 97252472

Website : http://www.mullins.com.au

Thers is another company in Chullora that will modify your wheels for you. i'll be passing there in about an hour and will get their details, there mame escapes me at the moment.

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